GREENPOINT, BROOKLYN
Eavesdrop
A Tokyo-style listening bar on Manhattan Avenue — vinyl DJs, a serious sound system and a beet martini.
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IllustrationA wood-framed listening bar inspired by Japanese gastropubs and Tokyo's kissa jazz cafés, built around a serious sound system and nightly DJs playing their own vinyl. It's made for listening more than dancing — loud enough to lean in, quiet enough to talk.
The cocktails play with flavor: a yuzu kosho vodka drink, passionfruit liqueur, a martini made with beet-infused vermouth. Natural wines and Japanese-inspired small plates fill out the night, and the backyard opens in warm weather.
Editor’s tip
Reserve a table in the small back room for the best sound, and check the DJ calendar first.
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Editorial draft — core details last reviewed October 14, 2026. Confirm practical details with the official site before you go.